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Official Obituary of

James Junior Graham

April 20, 2020

James Graham Obituary

Mr. James Junior Graham of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Monday April 20, 2020, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky having attained the age of 54 years, 1 month and 17 days. He was born in Burkesville, Kentucky on Thursday, February 3, 1966, the son of James Howard and Linda (Cary) Graham Spears Phillips. He was of the Baptist Faith and a foreman in the concrete construction industry. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his step-fathers, Marvin Spears, Johnny Phillips, his step-brother, Kenny Spears and his step-mother, Linda Graham. He is survived by his mother, Linda (Cary) Graham Spears Phillips (and Jimmy Long) of Burkesville, Kentucky, his wife, Minnie Jo Johnston Graham of Burkesville, Kentucky, his children, Melissa Lee (and Brian) Franklin of Burkesville, Kentucky, Heather Marie Graham (and Justin Sloan) of Bowling Green, Kentucky, his step-son, Kyle Douglas Dugard of Burkesville, Kentucky, his siblings, Timmy Graham (and special friend) Annie Blakely of Burkesville, Kentucky, Tina Graham of Burkesville, Kentucky, half-sister, Amanda (and Rodney) Meadows of Glasgow, Kentucky, step-brothers, Mark (and Pam) White of Glasgow, Kentucky, Allen (and Teresa) White of Glasgow, Kentucky, step-sister, Melinda (and Frankie) Grubb of Glasgow, Kentucky, his grandchildren, Summer Nikole Piercy, Lilliee Michele Thurman, Makenzie Grace Piercy, Lane Austin Franklin, Kaylen Lorine Franklin, Shaylee Marie Franklin, Kairi Lynn Sloan, Brennen Walter Dugard, nieces and nephews, Clay Graham, Ellie Mae Graham, Kaddie Staley, Melanie Arms and Candice Shaw, plus a host of other relatives and many friends. As ordered by the Governor of Kentucky, and in accordance with the CDC guidelines, all services are private, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Norris-New Funeral Home was honored to be in charge of all the arrangements. We encourage you to leave the family a condolence on our website CLICK ON THE BUTTON SEND CONDOLENCES.

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